There are certain prospects fans can't help but fall in love with during the NFL Draft process. This year is no different for LA Chargers fans, who have a wish list of players they want to see don the powder blue in 2025.
One of those players is Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson. A potential second-round pick, Henderson would be the perfect complementary back to play alongside recently signed Najee Harris. With Harris' bruising style and Henderson's adaptability in the passing game, the Chargers could create their version of David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs.
Henderson is much more than a secondary back, though, as he has all the tools to develop into a legitimate every-down back after his rookie season. The Buckeye represents the perfect prospect to boost the Chargers in 2025 while being a long-term RB1 after his rookie year.
Unfortunately, the Chargers cannot control what happens in front of them in the 2025 NFL Draft and there is no guarantee Henderson falls to the team in the second round. In fact, Henderson could be scooped right out of the Chargers' fingertips by a hated division rival. The Denver Broncos have officially opened that door by meeting with Henderson in the week leading up to the draft.
Broncos are visiting with Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson today. Many mocksters believe he’s ideal fit for Payton’s system as he’s both a rush/receiver threat. Two 1,000+yd rush/27 catch seasons at Ohio State. Henderson visited Steelers yesterday, pick one slot after Broncos.
— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) April 16, 2025
Odds of Chargers losing TreVeyon Henderson grow thanks to Broncos
It's clear Henderson is a coveted running back prospect in this year's draft cycle and that is a real shame for the Chargers. The only thing more painful than missing out on Henderson would be seeing him play for the rivaled Broncos.
The Broncos own the 51st pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, four picks before the Chargers are on the clock in round two. As mentioned in the post above, the Pittsburgh Steelers also met with Henderson but they are not a risk. While they originally owned the No. 52 pick, it is going to Seattle as part of the DK Metcalf trade.
This wouldn't be the first time the Broncos stole a player of interest from the Chargers. Earlier this offseason, pass-catching tight end Evan Engram spurned the Bolts in favor of the Broncos.
Henderson should be on the board when the Chargers are on the clock with the No. 22 pick, but that may be too much of a reach. As talented as he is, this is a deep running back class and there are other first-round prospects who should intrigue the Chargers.
If the Broncos take Henderson in the first round, then so be it. As talented as Henderson is, it's hard to imagine the Bolts taking a back with the No. 22 pick.
If Henderson does fall to round two, Los Angeles could do what the team did for Ladd McConkey last year. The Chargers traded a day-three selection to move up and take the Georgia wideout. If the Bolts are enamored with Henderson, which they should be, then trading up is certainly in the cards.
Trading up is even more likely if the Chargers believe Henderson will go to the Broncos otherwise. This meeting isn't just a threat that Henderson will play for a rival, it is a potential call to action for the Chargers.